TARRAGON TUNA SALAD

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This is a tuna sandwich you would expect from a high-end sandwich shop. It is light, fresh and full of flavor. You must try this!

Provided by MARIA BUJAK

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
8 (1 ounce) slices white or whole wheat bread
8 thin slices red tomato
4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese

Steps:

Whisk together mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Gently stir in the flaked tuna, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Spread tuna evenly over four of the bread slices. Top with tomatoes, and cheese if using, then top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 814.5 mg, Sugar 3 g